Car Detailer - Full-Time

Carvana • Raleigh, NC

2h • $16 - $17

About The Position

Carvana is hiring a full-time Car Detailer, described in the posting as a Lot Attendant, to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of vehicles at its Market Hubs. The role involves inspecting and cleaning inventory, completing multi-point inspections on arriving vehicles, and coordinating with coworkers to support timely deliveries and customer satisfaction. Team members are expected to communicate with coworkers, vendors, and management across the business and maintain regular, predictable attendance.

The posted pay range is $16–$17 per hour, with starting pay of $16 per hour. The Careers Not Jobs program offers eligible team members four merit opportunities annually, including potential $0.25 hourly increases every 90 days based on performance. The posting also lists PTO and paid holidays, including the employee’s birthday.

The job involves frequent driving and some typing, outdoor work in all weather conditions, and physical activity such as standing, walking, reaching, stretching, stooping, and lifting or carrying up to 60 pounds. The environment may be cold, hot, noisy, or wet, and may include fumes or odors from vehicle maintenance. Use of protective equipment may be required. Hiring is contingent on passing a background check. The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record for the past three years.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently and carry or transport up to 60 pounds for up to 20 feet.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and frequently stretch, reach, walk, stoop, push, and/or pull.
• Must have excellent visual acuity and manual dexterity.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in environments that may be cold, hot, noisy, or wet, with possible vehicle-maintenance fumes or odors.
• Must use required safety equipment, which may include a face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, a mask, and other protective garments or equipment.
• Requires frequent driving and some typing.
• Must adhere to regular and predictable attendance.
• Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check.
• The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect each vehicle for mechanical, drivability, or cosmetic concerns.
• Wash and vacuum inventory regularly.
• Complete multi-point inspections on arriving inventory, including checking fuel level and safety features, conducting a drivability test, and ensuring company and state disclosures are properly displayed.
• Maintain positive relationships with coworkers and external vendors.
• Communicate and interact with team members and management across all lines of the business.
• Adhere to regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• PTO
• Paid holidays, including the employee’s birthday as a holiday
• Performance-based pay growth opportunities, including potential $0.25 hourly increases every 90 days for eligible team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED